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Britain’s most prominent far-Left party is embroiled in civil war amid claims
that one of its leaders was cleared of rape by a “sham court” made up of his
comrades.

The Socialist Workers Party (SWP) has been hit by a series of resignations
over the way in which its leaders handled the allegations aimed at a
prominent member called “Comrade Delta”.

Party leaders were struggling to contain a revolt last night as branches
across Britain demanded to meet them for a showdown. The sense of crisis is
so acute that some believe the formation of a new party may be